The song "For The Record" by Until I Wake conveys a dark and obsessive narrative of a person who has been pushed to the edge by their significant other's actions. The song explores themes of anger, revenge, and violence. In the lyrics, the protagonist expresses their frustration and warns their partner not to push them further, as they are on the brink of retaliating. The partner's fear and apologies, driven by their realization of the consequences they will face, do not pacify the protagonist's anger. The lyrics also suggest a twisted fascination with causing harm and bloodshed, highlighting the protagonist's disturbed mindset. They fantasize about spilling blood and inflicting pain on their partner's bed. The line "You're dead" signifies their desire for revenge and the end of the relationship. The protagonist applies pressure and disregards the warning signs, fully aware of their partner's flaws and tendencies. The lyrics imply that they have a fixation on their target, emphasizing their intention to ensure their partner does not leave them again. The claim that "no one loves you like I could" underlines their possessive and twisted sense of love. The chorus of the song describes the protagonist's ultimate plan to physically harm their partner. They speak of creeping in and choking their partner while they sleep, describing the act in a chilling manner. The partner's pleas and struggle for breath ("I can't breathe") are disregarded, emphasizing the dark intentions of the protagonist. The lyrics further reveal the protagonist's feelings of rejection and betrayal, leading them to take extreme measures. They believe that their partner's excuses and words are useless, indicating that their actions speak louder than any apologies. The line "I've tasted your blood, your body's polluted" symbolizes the protagonist's overwhelming anger and hatred towards their partner. The subsequent lines suggest that the protagonist sees their violent actions as an inevitable result of their partner's behavior. They claim that their partner has forced them into this violent demeanor, and they demand that their partner pay for what they have done. The lyrics convey the protagonist's sense of warped justice as they seek to end both their lives, believing that they will be together even in death. Overall, "For The Record" presents a disturbing and intense tale of obsession, revenge, and violence driven by a toxic relationship.
